AzACDA is Arizona’s chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. Members of the national organization are automatically members of our state chapter. If you have moved to Arizona from another state, please update your membership information with the national organization so that we know you’re here!
Click here for a list of our chapter’s current leadership. Click here for a list of past Presidents of our chapter.
Mission Statement of the Arizona Chapter of ACDA
Our mission is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, collaboration, advocacy and performance in our state.
Core Values: Artistry, Community, Excellence, Inspiration, Innovation, Legacy, Renewal, Support
We pursue these goals by engaging in activities grounded in our twelve purpose statements, which are as follows:
- To foster and promote choral singing
- To support and connect conductors through educational, musical and professional development opportunities
- To retain and grow an active and engaged membership
- To reach and serve new and more diverse populations, including underserved communities in our state
- To foster the next generation of choral musicians by providing opportunities, experiences and mentorship
- To honor and recognize our history, tradition and legacy
- To be innovative, reflective, relevant and communicative in meeting the needs of our membership
- To develop, support, connect and strengthen singing communities and to collaborate with other choral organizations in the state
- To increase awareness and visibility of AzACDA throughout the state
- To have a strong presence at and connection with the divisional and national levels of ACDA
- To disseminate professional news and information about choral music
- To provide models of excellence in performance, education and scholarship that inspire and edify
